Born in Tokyo in 1972, Shimon Minamikawa still lives and works in the city. Recent group exhibitions include Real Japanesque: The unique world of Japanese Contemporary Art, The National Museum of Art, Osaka and Meguro Addresses – Artist in Urban Life, Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo. In 2012 he presented solo projects at Capsule, Tokyo and NADiff Gallery, Tokyo. Since 2008 he has been represented by Misako & Rosen in Tokyo.

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